Business Development Manager - Higher Education

Aptitude Recruitment work with employers of choice across the Higher Education Sector. We are currently looking to support a market leading and fast growing Higher Education provider in adding to their ever-growing team. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for a Business Development Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a unique and rewarding environment. There are a wealth of resources available and the progression opportunities are endless.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Identifying and creating partnership with new potential student recruitment agencies and other educational or training providers.

Actively involved in assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.

Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders, recruiting partners and customers.

Analysing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.

Supporting the programme management team members to maximise the enrolment.

Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly.

Recruiting, training, and guiding business development staff.

Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.

Analysing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.

Assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.

Supporting the team members to maximise the enrolment.

Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.

Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.

Meeting with potential partners to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.

Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.

Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager or similar role.

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

The ability to travel as needed.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.

Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.

Effective communication skills.

Strong business acumen.

If you feel this is the right role for you, please apply online and one of the team at Aptitude Recruitment will be in touch.